The special Democratic primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional district ended in a landslide.
Former state representative Robin Kelly won the nomination with 51 percent of the vote.
Former Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson came in second with 23 percent.
Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale ended up in third place.
“You sent a message that was heard around our state and across the nation,” Kelly told supporters during her victory speech. “A message that tells the NRA that their days of holding our country hostage are coming to an end.”
“To every leader in the fight for gun control ready to work with President (Barack) Obama and Mayor (Rahm) Emanuel to stop this senseless violence, thank you for your leadership and thank you for your courage,” she said.
Kelly’s campaign got a boost from some campaign cash in New York.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s SuperPac, Independence USA, spent $2.2 million on ads that attacked Kelly’s opponents.
“This is an important victory for commonsense leadership on gun violence, a problem that plagues the whole nation,” said Bloomberg.
Halvorson says she supports Kelly, even though she was targeted in several advertisements.
12 Comments to “Robin Kelly scores landslide victory in special primary”
February 27, 2013 at 9:05 AM
The people that made her look like she knew what she was doing in the debate ________ what a dumb azz statement !! Just like the dumb azz president !!!!!!!!!!!
February 27, 2013 at 4:45 PM
kid 1339 what is wrong with u every comment u made today was about black ppl u made 1 about michelle obama now u making 1 about robin kelly and barack u suck do u like black ppl b cause it dosent seem like it and u got other dummies agree with u smmfh
February 27, 2013 at 5:19 PM
He has a point. All her nicknames for the workers like she's in high school. And then blaming assault rifles for all the killings when her dumbass brethren are capping each other with hand guns. She was bought and paid for by a New York idiot with his own agenda. Time to vote Republican because honestly she's too stupid to wipe her own ass.
February 27, 2013 at 9:47 AM
A Bloomberg puppet. Wait until shecomes after your 32 ounce sodas Crackistan.
February 27, 2013 at 12:12 PM
What kinda voters are there in District 2??? The last three Representatives they elected went to prison and now they elect the one bought and paid for by Mayor of New York. She owes him $2.2 million and she owes the people of Dist. 2 nothing. Who do you think she'll listen too???
February 27, 2013 at 12:48 PM
idiot voters